posted 13th December 2023
Combining North American East Coast and the Canadian East Coast, From New York To St Johns.
Best Time to Go:
Cruises run from May to October, with the biggest concentration of departures from August to the end of the season to catch the famous autumnal colours during fall foliage. The start and the end of the season are marked by cool temperatures, especially at night, during May, June and October, though the summer months are comfortably warm with temperatures hovering around
the mid-20s Celsius. The temperatures get lower, the further north you travel while Quebec is characterised by a humid continental climate.
Top Tips:
* This region is prime whale-watching territory, especially in the vast Gulf of St Lawrence off the Canadian coast, though additionally there are thousands of species of birds, plus moose, caribou and black bears.
* From the Pilgrim Fathers arriving in 1620 and birth of American Independence in New England, to the battle for supremacy between French and British forces in Canada's maritime region and shared legacy of different cultures. History for everyone.
* Take the right gear - Hiking boots, binoculars good camera.
* Double up on dollars - don't forget to take Canadian as well as US dollars as not everyone accepts US dollars north of the border and if they do the exchange rate may leave a lot to be desired.
